Hurricane Arthur and a stalled cold front along the Maine coast make for a wet Fourth of July.Track Arthur hour-by-hourThe National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for southern Oxford, southern Franklin, southern Somerset, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Waldo, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties until 6 a.m. Saturday.Get latest watches, warningsA high surf advisory has also been issued for the Maine and New Hampshire coast from 8 a.m. Saturday until 8 p.m. Saturday because of Hurricane Arthur. High waves and dangerous rip currents are a threat from the storm through Saturday.Track Arthur's wind hour-by-hourDowneast Maine could experience tropical storm conditions early Saturday morning as the storm moves into Nova Scotia.Watch latest video forecastOn Friday, the rain will spread across the area and intensify as the day progresses. There could be a few thunderstorms possible. Highs will be 72 to 77 degrees.Friday night the heavy rain will continue, especially near the coast. Winds will increase out of the north at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts to 30 mph. Offshore islands could see gusts over 40 mph.Conditions will improve on Saturday, with clearing and less humidity. It will remain windy, with highs 75 to 80 degrees.Saturday night will be mostly clear and cool, with lows 50 to 56 degrees.Expect sunshine on Sunday, with some afternoon clouds. It will be warm and comfortable, with highs 78 to 84 degrees.The humidity will return on Monday. It will be partly sunny, with an isolated afternoon thunderstorm. Highs will be 78 to 85 degrees.

PORTLAND, Maine —

Hurricane Arthur and a stalled cold front along the Maine coast make for a wet Fourth of July.

A high surf advisory has also been issued for the Maine and New Hampshire coast from 8 a.m. Saturday until 8 p.m. Saturday because of Hurricane Arthur. High waves and dangerous rip currents are a threat from the storm through Saturday.